Maalaea
Ecosystem Overview
The Maalaea ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 95 taxonomic genera. Located in maui county, hawaii, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #9 for species diversity among 27 maui county County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.
Biodiversity Highlights
Species Distribution
Regional Context
Most Common Species
Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.
Nycticorax nycticorax
night heron, black-crowned night heron
Batis maritima
Turtleweed
Fulica alai
Hawaiian Coot
Coccinia grandis
ivy gourd
Tringa incana
Argiope appensa
Pluvialis fulva
pacific golden plover
Pluchea indica
Indian fleabane
Arenaria interpres
ruddy turnstone
Brephidium exilis
Western pygmy blue butterfly
Sesuvium portulacastrum
shoreline sea-purslane
Thalassoma duperrey
Saddle-back wrasse
Heliotropium curassavicum
Seaside Lavender
Calidris alba
sanderling
Thespesia populnea
Portia Tree
Menemerus bivittatus
Gray wall jumper
Sporobolus virginicus
Seashore Rush Grass
Monetaria caputophidii
snake's head cowry
Verbesina encelioides
Golden crownbeard
Orthemis ferruginea
Roseate Skimmer
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Nearby Wildlife Areas in Maui County
Discover 8 other wildlife-rich locations near Maalaea. Each offers unique biodiversity and wildlife viewing opportunities.
🌿 Premier Wildlife Areas (3 nearby)
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🌱 Specialized Habitats (1 nearby)
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Regional Wildlife Network
These nearby locations complement Maalaeawithin Maui County's wildlife network. Species counts reflect documented observations and help identify the most biodiverse areas for your nature explorations.